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Arabic Beginner (I) Rabat
Arabic course : Description & Objectives
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The Beginner I course in Modern Standard Arabic is designed for students with no prior knowledge of, exposure to, or experience with studying the Arabic language. This course will introduce students to listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as the standard means of communication in the Arab world. It will also introduce students to many aspects of Arab culture. All class exercises and activities are either task-based or student centered. By the end of the course students will be able to read and write using Arabic script. They will also learn to correct pronunciation, learn to distinguish different sounds in the language and verbally communicate on a basic level.
This course focuses on developing students’ vocabulary in contexts used in the textbook. They will learn simple grammatical structures and will listen to authentic materials related to subjects featured in the textbook, newspapers and other instructional materials.
Required Instructional Materials:
1. Al-Batal, M., Al-Tonsi, A., Brustad, K., Alif Baa’, Introduction to Beginning Arabic 2nd edition, Washington D. C.: Georgetown University Press.
Evaluation and assessment:
1. Active participation/Homework 20 %
2. Written Exam 40 %
3. Oral Exam 40 %
In addition to these specific written assignments, you should do
the following on a daily basis if you want to excel in Arabic:
Review what was covered after each class, particularly new grammatical structures and/or usages, to make sure you fully understand how and when to use them.
Make flash cards—with the Arabic word on one side of the card and its equivalent in English on the other—for each new vocabulary word introduced either in the course texts or in class activities and discussions.
Review flash cards every day, sometimes starting with the Arabic side first and sometimes with the English side first.
Set aside the words you do not know and review these words two more times in the same day.
Ask questions in class whenever you need additional explanation to clarify new structures and how or when to use them.
Participate in the content-based learning activities in order to practice the Arabic language.
Practice speaking Arabic as much as possible, especially when you interact outside with native speakers outside of class as well as with your teacher and your classmates.
Additional Content-Based Learning Activities:
In addition to classroom instruction time, students in the Beginning I level course are expected to participate in both mandatory and optional content based learning activities. These activities will further students’ exposure to Modern Standard Arabic and allow for greater retention of new vocabulary. These activities are graded on a participation basis.
| Activity |
Frequency |
Participation |
| Calligraphy/Handwriting | 2 hours per week | mandatory |
| Site visit excursions | 4 hours per week | mandatory |
| Cooking club | 2 hours, bi-weekly | recommended |
| Guest Lectures | 2 hours, bi-weekly | optional |
|
Media club/Cinema Club |
2 hours per week | optional |
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